How far is Okemah, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.92 mi
01h 36m
Flight
63.33 mi
101.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.33 mi
Kilometers
101.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.92 mi
Kilometers
138.27 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okemah
2026-04-23T02:21
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okemah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McLoud
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Okemah
46.9 mi
00h 48m
To Stillwater
39 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Okemah and Stillwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Okemah and Stillwater.

  1. 1

    Start on West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard

    3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1359 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    39.8 mi · 40 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    38 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gaddy Road

    41 mi · 48 min · Gaddy Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okemah and Stillwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gaddy Road
41 mi · 48%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
39.8 mi · 46%
South Perkins Road
8.97 mi · 10%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Woody Guthrie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gaddy Road

Merge slight left onto Gaddy Road

41 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLoud
00h 48m from Okemah
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Okemah to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Okemah and 39 miles from Stillwater.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near McLoud

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McLoud, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLoud.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

38 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

53 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

58 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 63.33 mi (101.92 km).

Okemah

#1 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Atlanta Street (-96.305005, 35.432757)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.47
Round trip
$22.95
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.47 $22.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.90 $25.81
Premium $4.63 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $5.42 $16.41 $32.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okemah and Stillwater. The current time is 02:21:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.